Leah McLean - Anchor

Previous Experience
Leah joined 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS in June 2004. She has worked as a producer and reporter and now anchors the 5 pm, 6 pm and 10 pm newscasts. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Leah traveled the country to gain experience before coming home to work at KSTP. She got her broadcasting start at KGUN-TV in Tucson, Arizona. She also worked at KTVZ-TV in Bend, Oregon and Wausau, Wisconsin. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of St. Thomas in both Communication and Spanish.

Personal Interests
Leah grew up in Minneapolis and attended Minnehaha Academy, where she now serves as a member of the board. She is happy to support local education at her alma mater, and other public schools, through charitable organizations. "Minnesota is home," Leah says. "I run into Minnesota nice everywhere I go." She lives in the West Metro with her husband and two little girls. When she's not at work, Leah may be out running, getting ready for a 5k or 10k race. She and her family love spending time outdoors biking, skiing and enjoying all Minnesota has to offer.